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Buckwheat vs. Bean raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between buckwheat and bean raw

  • Bean raw has more folate, copper, vitamin B1, iron, fiber, phosphorus, selenium, potassium, manganese, and vitamin B6 than buckwheat.
  • Bean raw's daily need coverage for folate is 128% more.
  • Buckwheat has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of buckwheat is 51, while the glycemic index of bean raw is 33.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Buckwheat groats, roasted, cooked and Beans, pinto, mature seeds, raw.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 36% 2.1% 7.8% 30% 49% 17% 30% 0.52% 53% 12%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 126% 34% 123% 190% 298% 62% 176% 1.6% 150% 152%
Contains less SodiumSodium -66.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +245.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1514.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1483%
Contains more IronIron +533.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +511.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +273.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +487.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +184.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1168.2%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 1.8% 0% 10% 9% 18% 22% 18% 0% 4.8% 11% 11%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 21% 0% 4.2% 0% 178% 49% 22% 47% 109% 0% 14% 394% 36%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1682.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +443.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +24.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +118.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +515.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +194.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +3650%
Contains more CholineCholine +229.4%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 20% 76%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.62 g
Carbs: 19.94 g
Water: 75.63 g
Other: 0.43 g
21% 63% 11% 3%
Protein: 21.42 g
Fats: 1.23 g
Carbs: 62.55 g
Water: 11.33 g
Other: 3.47 g
Contains more WaterWater +567.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +533.7%
Contains more FatsFats +98.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +213.7%
Contains more OtherOther +707%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 37% 37%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.134 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.188 g
27% 26% 47%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.235 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.229 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.407 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -43%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +21.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +116.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
57% 29% 14%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.4 g
Glucose: 0.2 g
Fructose: 0.1 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
94% 5%
Starch: 34.17 g
Sucrose: 1.98 g
Glucose: 0.13 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +53.8%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +395%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Buckwheat Bean raw
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Buckwheat Bean raw DV% diff.
Folate 14µg 525µg 128%
Copper 0.146mg 0.893mg 83%
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.713mg 56%
Iron 0.8mg 5.07mg 53%
Fiber 2.7g 15.5g 51%
Phosphorus 70mg 411mg 49%
Selenium 2.2µg 27.9µg 47%
Potassium 88mg 1393mg 38%
Protein 3.38g 21.42g 36%
Manganese 0.403mg 1.148mg 32%
Vitamin B6 0.077mg 0.474mg 31%
Magnesium 51mg 176mg 30%
Zinc 0.61mg 2.28mg 15%
Carbs 19.94g 62.55g 14%
Starch 34.17g 14%
Vitamin B2 0.039mg 0.212mg 13%
Calories 92kcal 347kcal 13%
Calcium 7mg 113mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.359mg 0.785mg 9%
Choline 20.1mg 66.2mg 8%
Vitamin C 0mg 6.3mg 7%
Vitamin K 1.9µg 5.6µg 3%
Vitamin E 0.09mg 0.21mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.188g 0.407g 1%
Vitamin B3 0.94mg 1.174mg 1%
Fats 0.62g 1.23g 1%
Net carbs 17.24g 47.05g N/A
Sugar 0.9g 2.11g N/A
Sodium 4mg 12mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.134g 0.235g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.188g 0.229g 0%
Tryptophan 0.049mg 0.237mg 0%
Threonine 0.129mg 0.81mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.127mg 0.871mg 0%
Leucine 0.212mg 1.558mg 0%
Lysine 0.172mg 1.356mg 0%
Methionine 0.044mg 0.259mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.133mg 1.095mg 0%
Valine 0.173mg 0.998mg 0%
Histidine 0.079mg 0.556mg 0%
Fructose 0.1g 0g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Buckwheat Bean raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Buckwheat
67%
Bean raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Buckwheat
131%
Bean raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.21g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.101g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bean raw
Bean raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Bean raw
Bean raw is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bean raw
Bean raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bean raw
Bean raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Buckwheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170686/nutrients
  2. Bean raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175199/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.